[Opinion] World Cup 2026: Hugo Broos defends controversial method of cutting Bafana Bafana stars

World Cup 2026: Hugo Broos defends controversial method of cutting Bafana Bafana stars

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has hit back at critics after six players were publicly cut from South Africa's World Cup squad during a live event with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

'Humiliation': Snubbed Bafana players watch squad selection

South African soccer supporters have called out SAFA for inviting several Bafana Bafana players, who did not make the FIFA World Cup squad, to the official send-off event. On Wednesday, 27 May, coach Hugo Broos announced the 60-man group that will depart for Mexico over the weekend. The event, attended by Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie and President Cyril Ramaphosa, took place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. WATCH: SNUBBED BAFANA PLAYERS …

Broos Explains Zwane Inclusion

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why he included veteran midfielder Themba Zwane in the 2026 FIFA World Cup bound squad. ‘Mshishi’ is the oldest player in the World Cup squad named by Broos on Wednesday at the Presidential farewell dinner at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest house. ALSO READ: Broos Announces Final Bafana World Cup Squad Broos Explains Morena Exclusion The Mamelodi Sundowns captain has endured an injury-riddled…

Hugo Broos hits back as Bafana World Cup squad ‘humiliation’ row explodes

Hugo Broos defends his controversial World Cup squad announcement amid divided opinions from South African football fans over his handling of omitted players.